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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

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Plumb Care Plumbing Inc

4.52(
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Plumb Care Plumbing Inc

4.52(
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Customers say: Super punctual
34 years of experience

Locally owned and operated since 1991, that’s 26 years and over 120 years of combined experience!! Emergency service is available 24/7, and our plumbers are very quick to respond. No job too small or too big! We take care of all your plumbing needs including water heater replacements and full bathroom and kitchen remodels!! We are known for our dependability and quality work. Residential or commercial; our highly skilled team of professional plumbing contractors will get the job done right!. All of our work is guaranteed.

"Horrible,the owners wife, Pauline,is going to be the downfall of this business.Errors like you would not believe,the owner Ken,could not validate a breakdown of all services rendered,but he knows how to collect a $5900 check.We will never use this business again,nor will we reccomend them.TOTAL NIGHTMARE."

Cynthia P on April 2022

Locally owned and operated since 1991, that’s 26 years and over 120 years of combined experience!! Emergency service is available 24/7, and our plumbers are very quick to respond. No job too small or too big! We take care of all your plumbing needs including water heater replacements and full bathroom and kitchen remodels!! We are known for our dependability and quality work. Residential or commercial; our highly skilled team of professional plumbing contractors will get the job done right!. All of our work is guaranteed.

"Horrible,the owners wife, Pauline,is going to be the downfall of this business.Errors like you would not believe,the owner Ken,could not validate a breakdown of all services rendered,but he knows how to collect a $5900 check.We will never use this business again,nor will we reccomend them.TOTAL NIGHTMARE."

Cynthia P on April 2022

Culligan/Stoner Quality Water

5.00(
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Culligan/Stoner Quality Water

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Culligan/Stoner Enterprises Inc. began in 1959. We proudly serve our customers in over 30 counties within Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Culligan/Stoner Enterprises Inc. operates out of 5 different locations: Harrisonburg VA, Hagerstown MD, Ruckersville VA, Staunton VA, and Roanoke VA. Over the last 20 years, our franchise has been consistently recognized by Culligan International as a Presidents Circle Dealership, which ranks us in the top 40 out of 700 dealers. Also, we have reached VIP status 5 times, which ranks us in the to...p 15. These high levels of recognition are only achieved through superior customer service and high customer satisfaction. We offer the largest variety of superior water and water treatment products available for your home or business including bottled water, water softeners, water filters, drinking water filters, reverse osmosis, and salt delivery service. Our senior management team combines over 160 years in water treatment experience. We are proud to provide both loyal and local service to each customer living within the communities we serve. We would consider it an honor to earn your trust and patronage.

Culligan/Stoner Enterprises Inc. began in 1959. We proudly serve our customers in over 30 counties within Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Culligan/Stoner Enterprises Inc. operates out of 5 different locations: Harrisonburg VA, Hagerstown MD, Ruckersville VA, Staunton VA, and Roanoke VA. Over the last 20 years, our franchise has been consistently recognized by Culligan International as a Presidents Circle Dealership, which ranks us in the top 40 out of 700 dealers. Also, we have reached VIP status 5 times, which ranks us in the to...p 15. These high levels of recognition are only achieved through superior customer service and high customer satisfaction. We offer the largest variety of superior water and water treatment products available for your home or business including bottled water, water softeners, water filters, drinking water filters, reverse osmosis, and salt delivery service. Our senior management team combines over 160 years in water treatment experience. We are proud to provide both loyal and local service to each customer living within the communities we serve. We would consider it an honor to earn your trust and patronage.

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Fitzy maintenance solution

5.00(
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Fitzy maintenance solution

5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

24 hour emergency maintenance, Residential and commercial, maintenance, interior and exterior window cleaning, pressure washing and soft washing, sewer jetting, unclogging drains

"Great. On time. Very courteous. Completed everything on estimate."

Edgar V on May 2022

24 hour emergency maintenance, Residential and commercial, maintenance, interior and exterior window cleaning, pressure washing and soft washing, sewer jetting, unclogging drains

"Great. On time. Very courteous. Completed everything on estimate."

Edgar V on May 2022

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Chem Free Pure Water Systems

5.00(
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Chem Free Pure Water Systems

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.

"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."

Tony R on February 2021

Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.

"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."

Tony R on February 2021

Deaton's Home Improvement

4.60(
10
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Deaton's Home Improvement

4.60(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

call for details 434-525-3489

"He is real sweat until something doesnt go his way. I felt so uncomfortable. He just jerry rigged my door moving the latch over and it still would close. He then stood there and said I owe him $125. I felt so uncomfortable and threatened that I just wrote him a check. He then messaged me on messanger saying he was glad that he was able to fix my door and I just said thanks for fixing my door I am glad you could do it because I felt so threatened by him. I called him to let him know that the door was not fixed and maybe we could work it out for some of my money back and he screamed at me. I wasnt allowed to get a word in. He just kept screaming at me. I was trying to be gracious. I said you couldnt fix my door but you made a trip to my house so maybe we could work it out and he just kept screaming at me saying Dont you call this number again! I know customers like you!"

patricia s on June 2023

call for details 434-525-3489

"He is real sweat until something doesnt go his way. I felt so uncomfortable. He just jerry rigged my door moving the latch over and it still would close. He then stood there and said I owe him $125. I felt so uncomfortable and threatened that I just wrote him a check. He then messaged me on messanger saying he was glad that he was able to fix my door and I just said thanks for fixing my door I am glad you could do it because I felt so threatened by him. I called him to let him know that the door was not fixed and maybe we could work it out for some of my money back and he screamed at me. I wasnt allowed to get a word in. He just kept screaming at me. I was trying to be gracious. I said you couldnt fix my door but you made a trip to my house so maybe we could work it out and he just kept screaming at me saying Dont you call this number again! I know customers like you!"

patricia s on June 2023

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

It depends on the type of surface. For instance, if you’re trying to get rid of hard water deposits on glass, you can spray vinegar onto the surface and wipe it off with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. However, if the deposits are on granite or natural stone, it’s better to use baking soda and water rather than vinegar or other acidic cleaners.

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

The main difference between water softeners and water filters is that softeners remove hard minerals from the water, while filters have more of a blanket effect, removing all contaminants above a certain size. Filters are also much less expensive to install and protect against bacteria and other impurities. Depending on your water supply, you may need both.

Selecting the right system depends on testing your water to understand the contaminants present and considering your household's water usage and specific needs, such as removing specific contaminants.

Replacing a water softener costs $200 to $6,000, depending on the capacity of the water softener, the type of water softener, and the amount of people living in your home. An ion exchange water softener is the most common type and costs $500 to $3,000. Water distillers, which cost $1,200 to $4,000, and dual-tank models, which cost $1,000 to $5,000, are definitely pricey, but they offer more filtration or capacity, respectively.

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